Can You Brake While Driving Straight?

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DeRebecca
07/30/25 12:28am
In the straight-line driving section of Subject 3 (road test), you can apply the brakes, but you must maintain a certain minimum speed. If the vehicle stalls due to braking, you will need to retake the Subject 3 exam. However, in some regions, braking is not allowed during the straight-line driving portion of the Subject 3 test, and examinees are required to accelerate to the designated speed within a short period. Scenarios requiring braking in Subject 3: Braking is necessary when passing through straight intersections. Upon approaching an intersection, you must check for traffic signals. If signals are present, you should lightly brake to reduce speed in advance, then proceed when the light turns green or when it is confirmed safe. Braking is also required when making left or right turns; before entering the turn, you must lightly brake to decelerate. Additionally, braking is mandatory when approaching pedestrian crossings; upon seeing a crosswalk ahead, you must brake to reduce speed. Subject 3 Overview: This is the road driving skills test, which includes basic test items such as pre-driving preparations (walking around the vehicle counterclockwise, fastening the seatbelt, turning on the left turn signal, shifting gears, releasing the handbrake, and honking the horn), starting the vehicle, straight-line driving, changing lanes, passing through intersections, pulling over, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones and bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving.
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